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Because of discontent in the colonies, the French and Indian War cost the British a lot of money,
In order to help pay for it, they decided to tax the colonists.
The Navigation Act of 1763: the colonists could only use British vessels to ship their goods.
Georgia Connection
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This act was not a problem for Georgia because all of its goods were shipped to England.
The Stamp Act of 1765: Was passed to raise money to pay for the War.
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Placed a tax on all newspapers, legal documents, and licenses.
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The reaction in the Colonies was violent.
Georgia Connection
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A Stamp Act Congress met in Boston, but no representative from Georgia attended.
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On November 6, 1765, a group of Georgians came together to oppose the
Stamp Act. The group was called the Liberty Boys. This group was part of the Sons of Liberty.
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Georgia was the only colony to sell the stamps, but they did not sell many.
The Proclamation of 1763:
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Issued by King George II after the end of the French & Indian War.
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The purpose of the proclamation was to establish Britain's vast new North American empire and to stabilize relations with Native Americans by regulating trade, settlement, land purchases.
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Forbid colonists of the thirteen colonies from settling or buying land west of the
Appalachian Mountains.
Georgia Connection
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Georgia gained land and water access from the Creek and Cherokee near
Augusta.
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Provided good farmland, timber, and naval stores resources.
Intolerable Acts : Parliament punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party by passing these acts.
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The acts were made up of 4 laws:
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The British closed the Port of Boston until payment for tea was received.
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Could not have any town meetings unless authorized by the Governor.
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Any British officials that committed capital crimes would be tried in England.
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Quartering Act: Citizens had to house and feed British Soldiers at their own expense.
Georgia Connection
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Because of these acts, 12 out of the 13 colonies sent representatives to the 1st
Continental Congress in 1774 (Georgia did not send anyone).

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